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Cardinal Days were held as a replacement for Homecoming at Staples-Motley schools this year. The week long event was highlighted by a school trip to Camp Shamineau on Oct. 8, where students participated in activities including ropes course, zip line, pontoon ride, horseback riding, archery, crafts...
Progress is being made on the Cardinal Pride sign located at the SE corner of the Hwys 10/210 intersection in Staples. The sign’s message relates to the 28 athletic team state championships and the 62 individual state champions to date. Construction for the project is provided by DHC (Derek Holst...
The COVID-19 surge is strengthening in central Minnesota, as most area counties recorded their highest weekly infection total of the past three months. Todd County had 30 new COVID-19 cases during the week ending Oct. 4. Wadena County had 17, the highest recorded in that county. Morrison County had...
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) is partnering with Central Lakes College and eight Midwest community colleges to support hands-on student learning in the field, to develop future conservation-minded farmers and ranchers, and to...
Staples-Motley fourth grade students helped pick the Farm To School garden at Central Lakes College on Sept. 16. All the food will be used by the school cafeteria. Pictured, Staples-Motley Food Service Director Tammy Bell explains how a carrot grows to Ray Laney, as William Jacobs hauls some...
75 Years Ago - 1945  o Oct. 11, 1945 - Dr. Ed Olermann, who has gained notoriety as an expert in science and who was one of the “main cogs” in the perfecting of the atomic bomb, is known in Staples. Dr. Olermann is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olermann, who were both known in Staples before their...
Gary Schimpp (left) and his nephew Doug Schimpp, both of Bullard Township, caught some nice northern pike and walleye while fishing the Leaf River Sept. 26, northwest of Staples. “The DNR says there are no fish in the Leaf. Don’t tell anybody,” Gary said. (Submitted photo)  
Free distribution food packages will be distributed Monday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Verndale Area Food Shelf.  Through the Caronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) distributions of food include 35 lbs. of dairy, protein and vegetables. On a drive-through basis, 300 boxes will be given out to...
Members of JLG Architects were in attendance at the Staples-Motley School Board meeting Sept. 21, held at the district office in Staples. They include, from left, Dan Miller, Adam Barnett (project manager) and David Leapaldt. Barnett, now of Alexandria, is a 2002 graduate of Staples-Motley High...
Rita Stone of Staples recently donated a new Husqvarna zero turn riding lawn mower to the Evergreen Hill Cemetery. It was purchased at Staples True Value Hardware, Staples. Pictured above, from left, are Loren Lanske, cemetery groundscrew member; Huck Holst, Dennis Miller, cemetery board members;...

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